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March 12, 2010
Des Moines – As Day Light Savings Time approaches, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is encouraging Iowans to take a few extra minutes this weekend and change the batteries in their smoke detectors while they’re changing the hour on all their time pieces.
March 10, 2010
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
A new chief will lead Osceola's Volunteer Fire Department.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Customers still pull into the parking lot at Crossroads Food and Spirit in Osceola expecting a hot meal and great company. They don't know that a week before, a fire devastated the inside of the restaurant.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Clarke Community School Board of Directors are asking teachers to take a cut in their salary for next year to make up for decreased state aid.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Plain Jane is becoming foxy.
March 3, 2010
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Flood worries continue to rise throughout the state as the spring season quickly approaches.
By Melissa Brownrigg
The fate of the area's landfill is now in the hands of three arbitrators.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Gay marriage is an important issue for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats in his campaign for governor.
February 26, 2010
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Providing services for youth became one of area business leaders' top concerns in a recent survey.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Employers are cautiously testing the waters to see if the tide has turned for the economic crisis. And after floundering for months, prospective employees say they are ready for any type of job saturation.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
The newest renovation and telehealth program were the stars of Clarke County Hospital's open house Feb. 21.
By Melissa Brownrigg - mbrownrigg@osceolaiowa.com
Lt. Gov. Patty Judge came to Osceola Feb. 16 with two things on her mind: creating jobs and investing in the future of Iowa's children.
February 19, 2010
Due to the falling snow, the Snowflake Ball Dance has been CANCELED!!!
February 18, 2010
Clarke County Hospital invites the public to Come See Our Progress at an open house Sunday, Feb. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the local healthcare facility. With all of the changes in recent months and the past three years at CCH, progress is an appropriate theme for the open house.
An Osceola man is out on bail after he allegedly burglarized 100 cars in the area.
An Osceola man was charged with third degree sexual abuse after babysitting three minors.
Republican governor candidate Terry Branstad, 63, was introduced to a crowd at Southern Hills Winery in Osceola as the 39th and 41st governor of Iowa.
Two businesses in Osceola – Hy-Vee and Clarke County State Bank – are moving forward under a new leader.

Reader poll

A recreational center in Osceola has been in the works for several years. Do you think the community needs this center?
Yes, youth in the community need a safe place to have fun.
Yes, everyone in the community would use the facility.
No, it's just an added expense and we should try to save money, not spend it.

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